Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
-- Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5

Slim and Franke

Happy New Year

Sunday, April 23, 2006

AUTHENTIC PAIR

Retired Bishop Blake used the word "authentic" to describe my brother. It was my favorite word of the day and it fit my sil (sister-in-law) as well. An authentic pair retiring after 41 1/2 years in the ministry as part of the Oklahoma United Methodist Conference.

My favorite phrase of the day was the quote from a Tom T. Hall song about "feeding the hogs". You never know where a preacher might come up with spiritual meaning. Thanks Norman for being so succinct.

Friends and family were allowed to express their love and respect for the retiring couple and it was a beautiful day of tributes and fellowship. We were so very honored to be there and to be a part of such a grand celebration.

Melissa spoke for the children and moved us to tears with her loving tribute for their mom and dad.

My sister and I had a minor part on the program, and while we threatened to do something like the Aunt's Dance that we performed at niece's wedding a few years ago, we actually tried to be a bit more dignified. We collaborated on our talk but Elenore was truly the poet of the day with this offering:

The Reverend Doctor JPGIs the title of this honoree.

Born the son of Owen and LizHe turned out to be quite a whiz.

The smartest thing he ever didWas marry that cute El Reno kid.

This preachers wife was much, much more.Elaine, family and friend we all adore.

From pulpit to moving a preacher or twoJim, Old Man, you're finally through.

A well deserved break for this special pairAs they enter retirement and Medicare.

We send our thanks, our love and prayersGodspeed, have fun! Rich life be theirs!

Congratulations!

And I can sum this up by stating PRIDE was the feeling of the day for this baby sister.

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Favorite quote by Angie Worth: "Faith is what holds us together while religion tears us apart."
ABOUT ME: I avoid the news. I have turned off my political upheaval. My days of political activisim are supposed to be over. My hands have been thrown up in surrender and I try to be the best wife, mom, grandma, sibling and chicken farmer that I can be. "I am alive, I am alive by God's grace, I am living in God's care."

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UNUSUAL HENHOUSE KIDNAPPING

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POETRY PORTRAITS

Custom, descriptive poetry for all occasions. Granny Annie established Poetry Portraits by Angie Worth in 1983 and has written and sold over 1,000 since that time. "Angie Worth takes up where Hallmark leaves off" Lou Ann Ruark, Tulsa World, 1984